The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-26
THR PRESIDENT Will GO.
HE ACCEPTS The INVITATION
TO VISIT ST. LOUIS.
The Earnest Address Of Mayor Fran
els Captivates the Chief Magis-
trate-The Response.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Ihe Wmte
House presented an animated scene
this afternoon, on the occasion OF the
reception OF the delegation from Mis-
souri, to invite the President to visit
st. Louis during the st,te fair In Oc-
tobsr next. The delegation numbered
nearly 100 perons, representing all
the interests Of st. Louis, SO well as the
sections OF the State. TWAS
headed by Mayor Ffancip, Of st.Louis,
and included Elk Gov. Campbell, Ex.
Gov. Brokmyer, Charles Greene, b. N.
Mr.. Conley, Robert White,
s. @. Majors, DR.. Gray, Mr.. Roscier,
]. ]. Russell, O. N Mitchell, Moi. O. o.
Rainwater, John g. Priest, James M.
vena (colored), George Castleman,
John s. Moifatt, Col. J. G. Butler and
DR.. A, J. Mullen. Several ladies ALTO
accompanied the party. The Presi-
dent received them In the library, and
snook hands cordially with each one
Of them. Mayor Francis made the
presentshors, and when all had bsen
received
ADDRESSED THE PRESIDENT AS FOLLOWS:
"MR. PREsIpuxr--It was my fortune
sixty days ago, accompanied by TWEEN
ty Ave representative citizens OF 81.
Louis, TO supplement and earnestly
indorse, In behalf Of the people OF that
city, an invitation previously extended
10 Won 10 attend the annual encamp.
ment OF the Grand Army OF the Re-
public, to be held Ia the city OF st.
Louis during the last week OF Sep.
TENDER next. The success oil that mis-.
sion In elicitipg from you favorable
response was highly gratifying TO the
people OF NJ. Louis and OF Missouri.
The disappointment later consequent
upon your letters OF declination was
deep and all prevailing, but co-exleu-
siye with il WAS q sentiment Of sincere
approval Of the patriotic motives
which prompted you to such action.
The citizens OF 81. Louie, irrespective
OF party, nationality or race, In MACS
meeting assembled the day alter your
letters were received, with one voice
enthusiastically resolved TO extend TO
you and your estimabe wife cordial
Invitation 10 visit their city during the
first week OF October next, and in
structed their mayor, with a commit
tee OF ciiE snB, 10 convey and deliver
tie same In person 10 you. Asssm'
blages OF like character were promptly
held In almost every county In the
State, indorsing aud emphasizing the
action taken in ". Louis. Delegate,
were appointed OF those meetings to
proceed TO the capitol OF the nation
and there 10 express to the Chlef Ex-
ecutive, In q manner as effective no
words and ior.I would permit, the
warmth Of the greeting which awaits
him from the people OF Missouri In
the metropolis OF the State.
1--WE are here, therefore, sir, In obe.
dIence 10 the mandates OF our people,
representing all sections Of Missouri
her commercial, manufacturing and
agricultural interests, and rejecting
the desire Of every city, town and
hamlet within her borders, 10 rTge you
and Mrs. Cleveland 20 favor us with
your presence. This Invitation ema-
mates from the people, your sovereigns
and ours, and not from any organiEi.
ton, civil or milits ry, political or re-
lielous."
} These remarks were frequently In.
terrupted by applause, the references
10 the honesty and wisdom Of tho nd.
ADMINISTRATION, being loudly oheered.
1T ia the spontaneous ouiburst OF q
commu atty that never suffers Its rep.
utatlon for hospitality 10 be asperted
Ii IL o vigorous and feeling protest
from q generous host against the alb
Bolute decllnAtlon OF a distinguished
guest 10 be the central figure OF m
Invited company. The reasons why
you should visit the West are ever
stronger row than on the former &C
cassion when your reply was q iayora
bic one, whether viewed from on
standpoint or your own, Oar appear
ance before you In largely Increase,
numbers, coming ~ We do from tn
most remote sections OF the State
furnishes an Indication OF the ieeiin
prevailing Of our homeG The peopl
Of the Wet revere the high Office Q
the Chief Magistrate Of the nation
and their loyalty and patriotism impt
them 10 honor him who fills that q
allied position. Especially 10 II 9
when the man who occupies
performs his duties with IN
wisdom, iesrlessness and patr
otism which chsTscleTzs yov
administration. No organization
however strong, and no occurranc
however important, will be require
10 add interest 10 the occasion oil yoI
presence.
"rhe people Of Missouri and Of n
West viii congregste In vast numbe
10 meet and welcome you In the COT
mercial center Of the Mississippi VI
ley. We have designated the III
week In October ~ the time for 20
visit because we thought that tir
would be most convenient and agrs
able Tor you; because II is tae ssasi
when our fall festivities are nj Oh,
hight; when our trades pagea
gives lie nocturnal display; when &
mysterious Yelled Prophet, surroun
ed with oriental tplendor, makes
annual visit; when our streets Z
brilliantly illuminated by arches
blasting light and on u scale OF mi
niicenc never approached; when Q
exposition and agricultural and n
chanical fair, each the greatest OF
kind on the continent, are In y
grese, and because finally, Il Is a q
son when the sturdy yeomanry
the land, the bulwsrk OF [
Republic and the Rreatest contribute
20 lie wealth can, with leUt dotfiml
10 their agricultural interests. amg
BILE In our city TO do you honor.
however, anolher time would be b
Ter suited 10 your inclination or
gagemenis, your Welcome will be nc
tie lets genuine.
"rhe city Of 81. Louis, ths Slate
Missouri, and the people OF the W,
tay 10 the President OF the Uni
States: Honor as with your pi
ence, and % Grover Cleveland,
bonoei, fearless man, who 90 ably
that hish Office, Come, aud be
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